This story was produced through a collaboration between NJ Spotlight News and Climate Central. Julia Elman (Climate Central) contributed data reporting.

Climate change boosts the frequency and intensity of extreme weather that wreaks havoc on the power grid.

As the climate warms, mosquito-friendly weather is increasing in much of the U.S.—raising the risk for mosquito-borne diseases.

See the full report America’s capacity to generate carbon-free electricity grew during 2023 — part of a decade-long growth trend for renewable energy. Solar and wind account for more of our ...

According to a new study, the second most important heat-trapping pollutant is plain old soot.

More billion-dollar severe storms. More storms with tornadic potential. Severe weather hazards shifting east into additional vulnerable communities—and extending earlier into winter months.

Around 80% of Americans live in urban areas, and this could jump to nearly 90% by 2050. As urban populations expand, so do concerns about climate risks in cities. Built environments can boost ...

The U.S. produced more solar power in 2023 than ever before – part of a decade-long growth trend for renewable energy.

The global temperature data is in and signs of climate change could not be clearer—2020 was one of the two warmest years on record.

In 2022, the U.S. suffered 18 billion-dollar disasters and had its 18th hottest year on record.

Read the report: 365 Days on a Warming Planet: Revealing the fingerprints of human-caused climate change on daily temperatures around the world—using the Climate Shift Index Key Facts Climate ...

Extreme weather events fueled by climate change bring health risks—including from damp, moldy homes after storms and floods.